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The group was smuggling boats, engines and life jackets into France before charging migrants 1,500 euros to cross the Channel.

The accommodation search website said hotel prices in the capital are hitting £254 a night for early bookers.

David Huggett, a retired detective inspector, was working with the 22-year-old on a deferred prosecution scheme after he had assaulted two teenagers.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky used his speech to Parliament to call for combat aircraft in the fight against the Russian invasion.

Liquorice the pup is melanistic, meaning she has black fur, eyes and nails.

British steel business Aartee Bright Bar called in administrators on Tuesday.

Rishi Sunak acknowledged ‘mistakes had been made’ but added his Government had a ‘clear plan to halve inflation and grow the economy’.

The inquiry is investigating the circumstances of the father-of-two’s death and whether race was a factor.

Auditors said NHS mental health services ‘are under continued and increasing pressure’, with many users are reporting poor experiences.

Mr Johnson has made a significant amount of money since leaving office last year.

The Competition and Markets Authority has published its provisional findings on the proposed deal.

The Prime Minister told MPs he had discussed his support for such a move with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

The long-awaited report assessing the Government’s anti-terror strategy was published on Wednesday.

Now in its 19th year, the prize is voted for solely by Waterstones booksellers.

An Taisce said aerosol spray cans are too easily available and action is needed to limit damage to heritage sites.

Which? analysed the prices of own-label and branded items at the two largest supermarket convenience chains, Tesco Express and Sainsbury’s Local.

Paul Ansell spent 10 minutes on the riverbank near the bench where Ms Bulley’s phone was found.

Norma Girolami, 70, gave 42-year-old Serkan Kaygusuz nearly £300,000 after they met at a swimming pool, jury hears.

Aviva said the carbon cost of restoring a flood-damaged property can be significantly reduced when certain measures are in place.

The index of top UK firms lifted by around 0.9% to 7,934.3 points in morning trading.